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Dena Kaplan
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Kaplan at the 2012 AACTA Awards
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| Born | 20 January 1989 |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jared Daperis |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Gemma-Ashley Kaplan (sister) Ariel Kaplan (sister) |
Dena Amy Kaplan is an actress, singer, dancer, and DJ. She was born in South Africa in 1989. Dena is well-known for playing Abigail Armstrong in the TV show Dance Academy.
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Dena Kaplan's Early Life
Dena Kaplan was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her family has a strong background in the arts. Both her mother and grandmother were ballet dancers. Her father was a musician, and her grandfather was an actor. Dena has two sisters, Gemma-Ashley Kaplan and Ariel Kaplan. Ariel played Lisa Atwood #2 in the TV series The Saddle Club.
Moving to Australia
In 1996, when Dena was seven years old, her family moved to Australia. Dena started dancing after watching her older sister Gemma take ballet lessons.
Dance Training and Stage Work
Dena went to Mount Scopus Memorial College. She trained in dance at many schools. These included the Australian Ballet School and the Broadway Dance Center in New York City.
Dena first performed on stage in a show called Carousel. She played Louise, a ballet dancer. Her next big role was as a dancer and singer in Disney's musical The Lion King.
Dena Kaplan's Acting Career
Dena's first TV role was in 2005. She appeared in the show Scooter: Secret Agent. In 2007, she was in an episode of the Australian police drama City Homicide.
Key TV Roles
In 2009, Dena played Keli in an episode of Flight Of The Conchords. She also acted in the film In Her Skin. Later that year, she got her famous role in Dance Academy. She also played Stephanie Wolfe in City Homicide again.
In 2011, Dena was in a music video for Chris Sebastian's song "Flow." In 2013, she played Sarah Brennen in the TV series Camp.
Recent Projects
Dena Kaplan continued her acting work. In 2016, she appeared in Honey 3: Dare to Dance. In 2017, she returned as Abigail Armstrong in Dance Academy: The Movie. Her most recent film role was Becka in Long Story Short in 2021.
Dena Kaplan's Music
Dena Kaplan is also a DJ and has released her own music.
- Dena Amy - Wait For You (2016)
- Dena Amy ft. London Topaz - Your Eyes (2017)
- Dena Amy ft. Kyle Waston - Diamonds Elle Skies' (2017)
- Dena Amy - Jol (2018)
Dena Kaplan's Personal Life
Dena Kaplan lives in Sydney, Australia. She is married to Jared Daperis. In December 2022, Dena shared that she was expecting a baby. She welcomed her daughter in June 2023.
Helping Others
Dena Kaplan is an ambassador for the Soi Dog Foundation. This group helps dogs in need. She also works with her sisters as an ambassador for the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation. This foundation helps prevent cervical cancer.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Scooter: Secret Agent | Party Girl | Episode: "Operation: Double Oh" |
| 2007 | City Homicide | Deborah Statesman | Episode: "The Ripe Fruits in the Garden" |
| 2009 | In Her Skin | Pregnant girl with pram | |
| 2009 | Flight of the Conchords | Keli | Episode: "Unnatural Love" |
| 2010 | City Homicide | Stephanie Wolfe | Episode: "Atonement" |
| 2010–13 | Dance Academy | Abigail Armstrong | Main role |
| 2012 | Tricky Business | Minnesota Smith | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Mrs Biggs | Trish | Episode: "1.5" |
| 2013 | Camp | Sarah Brennen | Main role |
| 2014 | The Doctor Blake Mysteries | Amelia Yorke | Episode: "Crossing the Line" |
| 2015 | Della Mortika | Beatrix Della Morte | Short film; in post-production |
| 2016 | Honey 3: Dare to Dance | Nadine | Direct to video |
| 2017 | Dance Academy: The Movie | Abigail Armstrong | Theatrical film |
| 2021 | Long Story Short | Becka | Feature film |
See also
In Spanish: Dena Kaplan para niños
